Seatback failure

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Crown vehicles. Closed 28 July 1989.

Investigation
PE89115
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
12 April 1989
Closed
28 July 1989

What NHTSA investigated

Summary:school district reports extended seat backs are breaking awayfrom the seats solid frame.seat back separation could have a detrimentaleffect on the vehicles compartmentalization principle in the event of aserious accident.compartmentalization, as outlined in the standard, requires strength inthe entire seating system which includes the floor, the seat frame andthe fastening of the frames to the floor while at the same time providingseat system padding and flexibility to absorb energy in a crash.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
CrownSCHOOL BUS1985

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.